A peek behind the scenes...

Well as always it's been awhile, so there is lots to share, but for now I thought I would let you have a peek behind the scenes. Michael from Jackson & Co Photography came round for tea and cake a few weeks ago and took some beautiful pictures of my little studio in the forest and me hard at work.

For his full post on choosing a florist and a day in the life of me, head over to his blog and see all the pics. But for now I leave you with a little taster.

Vintage peonies

Wedding Inspiration: Vintage Peonies & Mason Jars
Images from Style me pretty and pinterest

 A little inspiration for this weeks wedding. The bride and groom have given a lot of thought to all the details for their wedding, collecting mason jars and making candles and bunting. The flowers will be a mix of pretty early summer blooms with a lot of peonies. Can't wait.

Here are a few of my favourite things

Currently loving Lilac ...

 

and Foxgloves ...

and dainty vases and bottles for this years' brides ...

 

and the first tulips from the cutting garden, of which there are much much more to come.

Check out the website!

I realised that with the craziness of Christmas and then organising of the new year, that I seem to have forgotten to mention that my rather clever husband has created a website for me!
So if you have always come straight through to my blog for your flower fix then you can now have a look at the website too, if you have landed on my blog via the website then this is old news to you!
I still want to add more to it ( I use the word 'I' loosely, as I have not got my head round the other language that is html talk - so I will have to sweet talk my husband to add more pics at the mo) but in the meantime I'd love to know your thoughts.
www.floristintheforest.co.uk

Oh and you can also find me on twitter, and Facebook pop over and say hi and 'Like' my facebook page if you like! Think that's enough technology for one day.

So that was 2011...

I found myself getting slightly distracted whilst looking through photos for inspiration for 2012 brides. Nostalgia kicked in for what was a busy but exciting year, so I thought i'd share some of what went on in a quick round up of 2011.

It started with beautiful spring flowers for Mother's Day

Combined with the start of the homegrown flowers

Early summer brought us parties filled with peonies, dill and larkspur

Beautiful summer urns dressed marquees

June meant the beginning of the market season with plenty of homegrown flowers, sweet peas, cornflower, dill, scabious and nigella all in abundance mixed with scented herbs

The wedding season got in to full swing

Classic whites with a touch of yellow

The bridesmaids brightened up this rainy summers day and encouraged the sun to make an appearance for the reception

Excited to be able to produce completely homegrown beautiful wedding flowers

Eridge Park Farm Shop opened offering plenty of locally grown produce

Autumn introduced us to lots of lovely textures, berries and seedheads

Froufrou Bridal Boutique opened its doors to lots of lovely brides to be

Beautiful shop with a stunning selection of vintage inspired dresses

And then of course there was Christmas, what can I say, busier than ever with  lots of markets and orders.  And then a chance to put our feet up for a couple of days!

So a taster for what we got up to in 2011. 2012 looks to be an even more exciting year with ideas and projects in the pipeline and already lots of lovely couples booked in for their big day!

Happy New Year

It was a rather hectic lead up to Christmas so I was ready for a well earned break. Time out from flowers, emails, blogs and twitter, a chance to put my feet up with a good book, enjoy some delicious food and  quality time with family - bliss.

Refreshed, I now feel ready for a new year. 2012 is to be an exciting year as I am now fully self employed!!

All change and I can't wait!

Happy New Year to you all.

White Christmas at Froufrou Bridal Boutique

 

Christmas door wreath for Froufrou Bridal Boutique to go with their beautiful white pom poms!

Florist in the Forest Studio set for Christmas

The lights are up at the Studio and work has begun on wreaths and arrangements to be sold at the Studio, at the Eridge Park Farm Shop next week, and at the  Christmas markets at Penshurst Place on Saturday 3rd December and at the Pantiles, Tunbridge Wells, on Sunday 4th December.

Preparing for Christmas!

The china collection is building ready for Christmas, all to be filled with beautiful things of a floral nature!

  

This weekend we will be at the Groombridge Pre-School festive fair, lots of goodies, examples of the Christmas wreaths and table arrangements that will be available as of December, Vintage china - of course and pretty posies to takeaway.

Frou Frou Bridal Boutique

Frou Frou Bridal Boutique opened its doors today, with the launch last night. A stunning boutique with the most beautiful selection of dresses and accessories. A bridal boutique 'with a vintage twist', the attention to detail to the interior is incredible and every bride should pay them a visit and enjoy champagne, fancy tea and cupcakes! What more could you wish for!

Eridge Park Farm Shop

If you haven't already discovered, Eridge Park farm shop is now open.

Huge selection of local meats, seasonal fruit and veg, tasty breads and the most amazing ice cream.

You may also spot a weekly arrangement of locally grown flowers by yours truly!